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picto fleche Vapormatic starters for low and medium power slipring motors up to 750 kW

RLV vapormatic starters are used when the driven machines are of great inertia or when the rating power of starting / driven machine is low.

  • Reliable: no moving parts, unaffected by demanding atmospheres
  • Economical: cable saving, reduced maintenance, competitive price
  • Customizable to specific motor requirements
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RLV vapormatic starters are used when the driven machines are of great inertia or when the rating power of starting / driven machine is low. They have the following advantages:

Reliability

  • No moving parts other than the short circuit contactor
  • Unaffected by damp, dusty or corrosive atmospheres

Savings

  • Cable saving: integral contactors
  • Facilitate installation beside motors
  • Electrical and mechanical maintenance considerably reduced
  • Competitive price

Adaptability

  • Easy adjustment gives "made to measure" starting conditions and conversion to suit different drives.

Operating principle

The starting principle is based on the difference in resistivity between a liquid electrolyte and its vapour, contained in an electrode chamber. The passage of the initial rotor current causes immediate partial vaporisation of the electrolyte and instantaneously adjusts resistance and starting torque to optimum values. During the run-up to speed, the thermal interchanges which occur progressively decrease the resistance. A timed contactor then short circuits the low residual resistance. The starting torque is determined according to the requirements of the driven machine or the current limitation.

Electrical features:

Reference Protection Tank Number of electrode assemblies Rating Short circuit contactor (choice)
M15 IP63 15 l 1 30 kW (40 ch.) max 140 A 175 A
M35/1 IP63 35 l 1 30 kW (40 ch.) max
M35/2 IP63 35 l 2 30 to 60 kW (40 to 80 ch.) max 110 A 175 A 380 A
M35/3 IP63 35 l 3 30 to 90 kW (80 to 125 ch.) max
M35/4 IP63 35 l 4 90 to 120 kW (125 to 160 ch.) max
M70/4 IP63 70 l 4 90 to 120 kW (125 to 160 ch.) max 140 A 175 A 280 A 420 A 630 A 700 A
M70/6 IP63 70 l 6 120 to 200 kW (160 to 270 ch.) max
M350/2A IP54 350 l 2 200 to 300 kW (270 to 400 ch.) max 1300 A
M350/2B IP54 350 l 2 300 to 440 kW (400 to 600 ch.) max
M350/3 IP54 350 l 3 440 to 750 kW (600 to 1000 ch.) max

Rotor voltage between slip rings: - M15 / M35 / M70: 750 V - M350: 1500 V

Further features

Electrolyte Composition : In powder or crystal form for mixing with drinking water and anti-evaporation oil Electrolyte temperature is controlled by thermostat: - M15 / M35 / M70: 10 A / 220 V, 8 A / 380 V or 5 A / 500 V - M350: 9 A / 380 V Electrolyte level: - M15 / M35 / M70: By filler pipe - M350: By magnetically operated float switch (250 V – 60 VA) in each compartment
Electrode assembly The RLV “triphase” electrode assembly is a standard component. The value of resistance is factory preset according to the data of the driven machine given by the customer at the order. It is always possible for him to make adjustments on site, either for a change of drive of for a different duty. This is easily carried out by changing the electrolyte and/or the size of the electrode chamber.
Rotor starter protection system On request we can supply your starter with an electronic module type DRS. This module allows the following: - locked rotor detection of your motor - optimisation of the starting time by measuring the true speed of the motor - temperature monitoring of the electrolyte - limitation of the number of starts per hour Any anomaly in the starting sequence is detected by a fault relay which can be connected to your control panel.

General specifications

Reference Average weight with contactor
Without electrolyte With electrolyte
M15 25 kg 25 kg
M35/1 38 kg 73 kg
M35/2 38 kg 73 kg
M35/3 38 kg 73 kg
M35/4 38 kg 73 kg
M70/4 115 kg 185 kg
M70/6 115 kg 185 kg
M350/2A 170 kg 530 kg
M350/2B 170 kg 530 kg
M350/3 170 kg 530 kg

In order for us to quote a starter adapted to your application, please let us know the following information:

About the starter:

  • Power
  • Speed (rpm)
  • Required starting torque
  • Motor voltage
  • Stator current

About the driven machine:

  • Type
  • Coupling method
  • Moment of inertia
  • Speed (rpm)
  • Number of consecutive starts

Particular specifications:

  • Control panels

Consumables:

  • Electrolyte
  • Antifreeze
  • Anti-evaporation oil

Incorporated short ciruit contactor

B445                 445 A

B550                 550 A

B800                 800 A

B1000               1000 A*

* Box 1000 x 800 x 400 mm

Options and accessories:

Tropicalisation 

Antifreeze